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Overnight oats in a storage jar on a small bamboo mat.

Vanilla Overnight Oats

Harriet
A delicious recipe for vanilla overnight oats using six ingredients, it is healthy, quick to make, and great for eating breakfast on the go.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 0 minutes
Overnight refrigeration 6 hours
Total Time 6 hours 5 minutes
Course Breakfast
Cuisine Western
Servings 1 serving (just over 1 cup)
Calories 315 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • ½ cup (120 grams) milk dairy or plant-based
  • ¼ tablespoons (60 grams) Greek yogurt plant-based yogurt
  • 2 - 3 teaspoons maple syrup or add to taste
  • ½ teaspoon vanilla extract or add to taste
  • ½ cup (55 grams) oats, rolled or quick
  • 1 tablespoon of chia seeds or basil seeds

Toppings (optional)

  • Greek yogurt or plant-based yogurt
  • 1 - 2 fresh berries
  • nuts toasted and chopped

Instructions
 

  • Place the milk, yogurt, maple syrup, and vanilla into a mixing bowl. Stir until well combined. 
  • Add the oats, and seeds and mix well. Taste for flavor and adjust if necessary by adding more vanilla and maple syrup. Cover and store in the fridge overnight.
  • In the morning, serve the oats with a topping of yogurt and berries, and toasted nuts.

Notes

The toppings are optional and have not been included in the nutritional information below.
Keyword vanilla overnight oats recipe